Hometeam: Late spurt lifts Wildcats to win

WORCESTER 
Monday’s matchup between Russell Conference-leading Worcester and Coughlin Conference top dog Grafton High was billed as a high-scoring affair, but went into the third period in a scoreless tie.

The final 15 minutes made up for the early stalemate. Seamus O’Connor and Jake Rosinsky scored 55 seconds apart in the third period to continue Worcester’s stellar season, keying a 2-1 victory over the Indians at Buffone Rink.

“We’re the type of team that never backs down, we just keep fighting,” Rosinsky said. “Going into the third we knew we had to score early, score quick, scare them a little bit and that’s what we did.”

The win qualified Worcester (10-1-1), unbeaten in its last seven games, for the Division 3A postseason. The Wildcats lost in last year’s final to Groton-Dunstable. The win also improves them to 7-0-1 on home ice, while the Indians (8-3) had a five-game winning streak snapped. The rematch will come Feb. 13 at Buffone.